Representatives from federal and state offices will include Shana Love, USDA Bio-based Program and the USDA Advantage Purchasing Program, Donna Stankus, U.S. Green Business Council; and Rachel Eckert, N.C. Division of Pollution Preven-tion and Environmental Assist-ance.

The forum will be held on the campus of Wayne Com-munity College at the Wayne Learning Center and will feature a general session in the morning along with breakout sessions and a business expo throughout the day.

Registration is available online at www.ncmbc.us, or by calling 910-323-4958. Walk-ins are welcome. Fees payable by check only to Fayetteville Technical Community College.